{"id":5184,"date":"2021-02-24T16:02:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-24T21:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.torontonightclub.com\/ca\/?p=5184"},"modified":"2021-02-22T12:06:53","modified_gmt":"2021-02-22T17:06:53","slug":"8-former-toronto-clubs-and-bars-set-to-become-condos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.torontonightclub.com\/ca\/8-former-toronto-clubs-and-bars-set-to-become-condos\/","title":{"rendered":"8 former Toronto clubs and bars set to become condos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In late January, Menkes Development&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestar.com\/news\/gta\/2020\/01\/30\/toronto-landmark-filmores-hotel-sold-to-developer-for-315-million.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reportedly purchased the property<\/a>&nbsp;of Filmores Hotel for $31.5 million, along with the adjacent parking lot for another $20 million. Despite the looming possibility of being kicked out of the building that has been its home for the last 40 years, the infamous gentlemen\u2019s club on Dundas Street East made it clear that it wasn\u2019t going anywhere yet. In a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/1532633203619882\/photos\/a.1532725410277328\/2488165501399976\/?type=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recent Facebook post<\/a>, the club stated that it will stay at its location for, \u201cat least a couple more\u201d years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Filmores Hotel is one of many clubs across Toronto that have bit the dust as a result of residential development. Here are a few notable venues that are now the planned or under-construction site of condominiums.<\/p><div class=\"toron-content_2 toron-entity-placement\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"toron-3136475234\"><div class=\"toron-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"toron-1530182924\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/europhorum-the-party-tickets-1985417894368\" aria-label=\"451a6bdb-c293-4f72-9e44-6a88c9cd55bd\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.torontonightclub.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/451a6bdb-c293-4f72-9e44-6a88c9cd55bd.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.torontonightclub.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/451a6bdb-c293-4f72-9e44-6a88c9cd55bd.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.torontonightclub.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/451a6bdb-c293-4f72-9e44-6a88c9cd55bd-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.torontonightclub.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/451a6bdb-c293-4f72-9e44-6a88c9cd55bd-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.torontonightclub.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/451a6bdb-c293-4f72-9e44-6a88c9cd55bd-650x650.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.torontonightclub.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/451a6bdb-c293-4f72-9e44-6a88c9cd55bd-750x750.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"  style=\"display: inline-block;\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. The Silver Dollar Room<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d3exkutavo4sli.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/silver_dollar.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199993\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/d3exkutavo4sli.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/silver_dollar.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[5184]\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/arbron\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jeff Hitchcock<\/a>&nbsp;\/&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/arbron\/23463498119\/in\/photolist-o6XyDF-BKoyx2-T1Ppxv-o6XzJg-9Cnsj2-aq4QJV-7TkMGa-cqC1Z9-9CnswF-cqC1Fj-9CqnKL-9CqnvG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flickr<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Developer:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzbuzzhome.com\/ca\/db\/fitzrovia_real_estate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fitzrovia Real Estate<\/a><\/em><br><em>Now:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzbuzzhome.com\/ca\/the-waverley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Waverly<\/a><\/em><br><em>Status: Rentals pending, under construction<\/em><\/p><div id=\"toron-2613883860\" class=\"toron-content toron-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"><div class=\"toron-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torontonightclub.com\/ca\/contact\/\" aria-label=\"ChatGPT Image Dec 23, 2025, 02_41_11 PM\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.torontonightclub.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ChatGPT-Image-Dec-23-2025-02_41_11-PM.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.torontonightclub.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ChatGPT-Image-Dec-23-2025-02_41_11-PM.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.torontonightclub.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ChatGPT-Image-Dec-23-2025-02_41_11-PM-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.torontonightclub.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ChatGPT-Image-Dec-23-2025-02_41_11-PM-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.torontonightclub.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ChatGPT-Image-Dec-23-2025-02_41_11-PM-650x650.png 650w, https:\/\/www.torontonightclub.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ChatGPT-Image-Dec-23-2025-02_41_11-PM-750x750.png 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"  style=\"display: inline-block;\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On the west side of Spadina Avenue near College Street, the Silver Dollar Room was once a live-music stage, popular among rock enthusiasts. Before closing its doors in May 2017, the venue sung its swan song with the help of local punk rock band, METZ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The building has since been torn down and is now the site of The Waverley, a soon-to-be 15-storey condo tower. As part of the building approval conditions and due to the building\u2019s heritage status, developer Fitzrovia Real Estate is required to reconstruct the Silver Dollar,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestar.com\/entertainment\/music\/2018\/08\/15\/torontos-silver-dollar-room-has-been-demolished-but-itll-be-back.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reportedly keeping<\/a>&nbsp;the original bar, floor and big silver coin sign intact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d3exkutavo4sli.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/wavlery_exterior.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199997\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/d3exkutavo4sli.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/wavlery_exterior.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[5184]\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Zipperz\/Cellblock<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d3exkutavo4sli.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/stanley_condos.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199986\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/d3exkutavo4sli.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/stanley_condos.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[5184]\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Developer:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzbuzzhome.com\/ca\/db\/tribute_communities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tribute Communities<\/a><\/em><br><em>Now:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzbuzzhome.com\/ca\/stanley-condos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stanley Condos<\/a><\/em><br><em>Status: Sold out, under construction<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking past the Carlton and Church Street piano bar, it wasn\u2019t uncommon to see a drag king or queen performing in the window. After closing in July 2016, the site was replaced with a 37-storey condominium tower, called Stanley Condos. Touting over 16,000 square feet of amenity space, including a study hall, outdoor terrace and fitness centre, the 471-unit tower is walking distance to downtown conveniences like the Eaton Centre, Ryerson University and Loblaws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d3exkutavo4sli.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/stanley_ground-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199996\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/d3exkutavo4sli.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/stanley_ground-min.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[5184]\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. House of Lancaster<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d3exkutavo4sli.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/reina_condos.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199244\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/d3exkutavo4sli.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/reina_condos.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[5184]\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Developer:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzbuzzhome.com\/ca\/db\/urban_capital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Urban Capital<\/a><\/em><br><em>Now:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzbuzzhome.com\/ca\/reina-condos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reina Condos<\/a><\/em><br><em>Status: In registration, preconstruction<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located on The Queensway just west of Humber Bay, the House of Lancaster was once an infamous gentleman\u2019s club. After a string of violent offences, including shootings, the South Etobicoke strip club closed its doors in 2017 before being demolished in February 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parallax Development Corporation originally proposed a 55-townhome project for the site, before Urban Capital carried the development in a new direction. Now, Canada\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/2019\/08\/canadas-first-all-women-development-team-reina.html\">first all-female development team<\/a>&nbsp;will launch Reina Condos, a 200-unit midrise condo building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. The Comfort Zone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d3exkutavo4sli.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/996px-Hotel_Waverly.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199998\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/d3exkutavo4sli.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/996px-Hotel_Waverly.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[5184]\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Hotel_Waverly.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[5184]\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Developer:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzbuzzhome.com\/ca\/db\/fitzrovia_real_estate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fitzrovia Real Estate<\/a><\/em><br><em>Now:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzbuzzhome.com\/ca\/the-waverley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Waverly<\/a><\/em><br><em>Status: Rentals pending, under construction<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neighbouring the Silver Dollar, The Comfort Zone lived downstairs in the basement of the Waverly Hotel. A stage for heavy metal bands, hip-hop artists and DJs, the underground after-hours club on Spadina Avenue saw many patrons since opening its doors on New Year\u2019s Eve in 1996. By the end of May 2017, The Comfort Zone ended its more than 20-year tenure by meeting a similar fate to that of its sister club \u2014 the wrecking ball of death. The site of the former club is now the under-construction site of The Waverly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d3exkutavo4sli.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/waverly_terrace.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199999\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/d3exkutavo4sli.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/waverly_terrace.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[5184]\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. The Matador<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d3exkutavo4sli.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/The_Matador_Dance_Club.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199988\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/d3exkutavo4sli.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/The_Matador_Dance_Club.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[5184]\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:The_Matador_Dance_Club.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[5184]\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Architect:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzbuzzhome.com\/ca\/db\/axia_design_associates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Axia Design Associates<\/a><\/em><br><em>Now:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzbuzzhome.com\/ca\/466-dovercourt-road\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">466 Dovercourt Road<\/a><\/em><br><em>Status: Sales pending, preconstruction<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Little Italy\u2019s century-old ballroom and music venue, The Matador, is currently the subject of a recent residential proposal. Architects Axia Design Associates imagines a 30-unit, six-storey condo building for the Dovercourt Road and College Street location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are also plans to keep the exterior marquee and wood paneling on the ground floor where commercial space is expected to be. The Matador, which was sold in the spring of 2019 to a private buyer, saw performances from singers Johnny Cash and Joni Mitchell in its time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d3exkutavo4sli.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/466_dovercourt.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199992\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/d3exkutavo4sli.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/466_dovercourt.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[5184]\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Guvernment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d3exkutavo4sli.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/1024px-The_Guvernment.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199990\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/d3exkutavo4sli.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/1024px-The_Guvernment.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[5184]\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:The_Guvernment.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[5184]\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Developer:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzbuzzhome.com\/ca\/db\/the_daniels_corporation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Daniels Corporation<\/a><\/em><br><em>Now:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzbuzzhome.com\/ca\/community\/daniels-waterfront2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daniels Waterfront<\/a><\/em><br><em>Status: Under construction, selling<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the bottom of Lower Jarvis, the famed Toronto nightclub, previously known as RPM, shared its warehouse complex with Kool Haus. Over its years in business, the club saw a number of concerts and dance parties, with notable performances ranging from Deadmau5 to Bob Dylan. The venue closed in 2015 before being converted into the Daniels Waterfront community, where construction of two condo towers is expected to wrap up in the summer of 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d3exkutavo4sli.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/daniels_waterfront-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199994\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/d3exkutavo4sli.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/daniels_waterfront-min.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[5184]\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. The Second City &amp; Wayne Gretzky\u2019s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d3exkutavo4sli.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Second_City_15710023196-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199991\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/d3exkutavo4sli.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Second_City_15710023196-min.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[5184]\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Source:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Second_City_(15710023196).jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[5184]\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Developer:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzbuzzhome.com\/ca\/db\/centrecourt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CentreCourt<\/a><\/em><br><em>Now:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzbuzzhome.com\/ca\/55-mercer-condos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">55 Mercer Condos<\/a><\/em><br><em>Status: Registration, preconstruction<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rising 47-storeys on King and John Street, 55 Mercer Condos will take over the site of the former Second City venue and Wayne Gretzky\u2019s sports bar. The new condo tower, centrally located in the Entertainment District, will be walking distance to a plethora of bars and restaurants, along with more touristy destinations such as the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Roy Thomson Hall and TIFF Bell Lightbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Second City will relocate to a new site at One York Street in late 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d3exkutavo4sli.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/mercer_condos.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199238\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/d3exkutavo4sli.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/mercer_condos.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[5184]\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. The Central<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d3exkutavo4sli.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/mirvish_village-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-200001\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/d3exkutavo4sli.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/mirvish_village-min.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[5184]\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Developer:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzbuzzhome.com\/ca\/db\/westbank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Westbank<\/a><\/em><br><em>Now:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzbuzzhome.com\/ca\/mirvish-village\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mirvish Village<\/a><\/em><br><em>Status: Rentals pending, under construction<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once a venue for live indie music and comedy shows, The Central was one of the many businesses to go \u2014 alongside Honest Ed\u2019s \u2014 upon the massive redevelopment of Mirvish Village. The site of the late Bathurst and Bloor Street bar, which was open from 2006 until closing in January 2017, will become part of the new master-planned Mirvish Village, a multiple phase low- and high-rise development that will be home to 855 residential units when complete in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d3exkutavo4sli.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/mirvish_rendering-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-200002\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">Michelle McNally<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/d3exkutavo4sli.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/mirvish_rendering-min.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[5184]\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In late January, Menkes Development&nbsp;reportedly purchased the property&nbsp;of Filmores Hotel for $31.5 million, along with the adjacent parking lot for another $20 million. 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